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Over the Top and down to the bottom
Over the top and down to the bottom of the movie list this lousy film belongs.One of the great bad films of the 80's !

yeah right
remember in the movie hawk declined $250000 or something like that when mike's granddaddy offered him to take the money plus truck and leave to start a new life, when hawk declined i lost interest in this movie, because no person in his right mind would deny it, at least in this country. the only thing that talks in america - you guessed right money. i would take it and have a nice day mike, hahahaha, better is to kiss up with grandfather and live off his income then to drive stinking truck day and night.i mean guy owns 747 plain and each time its over 10 miles long he flies it.hawk is an idiot, with father in law like that you can go places. i would be living in his house eat, sleep, work out, drive a ferrari, go to europe and let him take care of my son. now how bad could it be, let granddaddy handle the spoiled brat.and after grandaddy is old he would leave it all to me or my son who would think that i love him so much. oh boy life in luxury. hey don't fool yourself you would do the same, because if not you are not teh true american as i'm.

"OVER THE TOP"
I've been a big Stallone fan since "The Lords Of Flatbush"He is a definite icon to be admired and ranks highly with Hollywood stars past and present.This film is one of my big favorites.A Stallone classic.Keep more like it coming.May Sly's star never fade.

Stallone's Best Movie Ever
I have to agree with everyone. This is Sylvester Stallone's best movie. I grew up watching the Rocky movies and the REambo movies but when I saw this on network television I was absolutely blown away by the fact that Stallone could really act if he were given the chance. This movie showcases some of his best acting that his earlier films didn't show.

Now that this movie is finally coming out on DVD I would recommend this movie to everyone out there. There is nothing out there which would delegate this movie to a certain age restriction as it ranks on my list as one of the top ten family movies. It'll move your heart and cause you to think and care for the characters in this movie. It even had one of the best movies to come out of Hollywood in a long time.

Over The Top
I have always thought that this was Stallones best movie.All of his other movies he plays a tough macho guy. In this movie he displays emotions that cause this to be one of his best movies.My father never liked him, but when he saw this movie he said that Stallone really impressed him.Stallone plays a down to earth trucker who had married into wealth.Him and his wife got a divorce and his son was sent to a military school.His wife is in the hospital about to die and she wants Stallone and her son to get to know each other.Of course the boy starts off being a smart a** brat who hates his father due to the brain washing of his grandfather.But by the end of the movie the son (as well as other fans of Stallone) come to love him.Stallone shows the caring side that he don't display in other movies.Awesome movie and I am glad that it is finally coming out on DVD.Well worth the watch and adding to your collections ... Read more

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A dramatic recreation of the daring raid on Entebbe in which Israeli commandos rescued 104 hijacked passengers from a plane held by terrorists. Produced and filmed with the full cooperation of the Israeli government and military. ... Read more

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Taste It, Taste It, Taste It!
Very few movies can be so bad that they become good, The Apple is one of them. Pointless plot, terrible music, bad acting, costumes that even Elton John wouldn't wear and an excessive amount of glitter all converge creating a colossal piece of crap. My boyfriend took me to see this on our first date and I realized that I had found my soul mate.

I would not recommend this to anyone who is not a fan of camp, but for those of you who just love to laugh at terrible film making this is the god (Mr. Tops) awful musical extravaganza you have been waiting for. I have already pre-ordered my copy and I strongly recommend you do the same, since your DVD collection will never truly be completely without it.

God-Awful Movie....And I Can't Wait To Own It!
I first saw this movie when my family first got cable back around 1982. I couldn't imagine why this movie was ever made because it had to have been the absolute worst movie produced in the history of modern cinema. The stiff acting, the cheesy dialogue (Bibi going to tour "The West Coast??" I guess playing New York wasn't that big of a deal), the songs, scary choreography. And set (at the time) in futuristic 1994. Evidently the fashion style of choice in '94 was destined to be shiny garbage bags. And now, this god-awful movie is being released on DVD, in of all months, the month of my birthday. And you better believe I'll be one of the first people to own it! My top favorite movies are "Roxanne" with Steve Martin, "The Shawshank Redemption"...and "The Apple." And I'm not kidding.

As far as cinematic greatness, this movie doesn't belong in the same category as your basic Academy Award winners. However in terms of what you could watch over and over and never get tired of it, this ranks very high. Yes, it's a horrible story, badly acted, the songs make me cringe - "Pumpin' power by the hour - Speeeed!" "It's a natural natural natural desire, meet an actual actual actual vampire!" (and on a side note, what was with that guy with the warthog / pig nose and blue hair during that whole "hell" scene?), the ending still has me shaking my head (was Mr. Topps God?? And why did he arrive in the limo, yet he and everybody else walked away? And did they actually walk to another planet, which in reality is a pretty far walk...but if they left in 1980, they probably should be there by now). But I love every second of this movie. Love the cheesiness, love the music (I was so happy when a friend found the vinyl soundtrack in a bargain bin.....for...um......25 cents...I've since turned every track into an MP3 and burned it onto a CD since I know Cannon won't be doing it) and love everything about this movie.

And while I'm excited that this is going to be released on DVD, I just know that there won't be any special features on it, which bothers me. I have to see some behind the scenes stuff, some outtakes, some DELETED scenes, director commentary throughout the movie, interviews with the actors (then AND a "where are they now?" section), clips from when the movie was released and the impact it had around the world when it opened - you know - STUFF!! But at least it looks like it'll be available in full screen and wide screen, so there won't be that "pan and scan" look from my copy where there's dialogue going on from people off to the side of the screen - perhaps I'll now be able to see all of the action.

Even though I'm going to, it's hard for me to recommend this movie because of the difficulty I experience when trying to explain the plot of this movie for people. I always run into problems with how Dandi (white guy) and Pandi (black girl) are brother and sister (who did Mr. Boogaloo get busy with?). And I didn't know that the movie was SUPPOSED to be set here in America (all these years, I just assumed it was Germany or somewhere in Europe because nothing in the movie looked like anywhere in the U.S. - especially that subway tram Alfie was riding on after that recording session). But I will say that the world in this movie has the best race-relations I've ever seen - race is not even an issue with anything. As convoluted and ridiculous as this movie is, there's a great lesson we all could take from it; especially in the world today.

Anyway, I love this movie and can't wait for its release date. And if you haven't seen this movie and you're looking for pure escapism, fantasy and campiness, as well as a happy (if not puzzling) ending, put logic and reason aside, keep an open mind and you will enjoy this. Just watch out for "the red tape."

There is a God, and He drives a white limo!
The other reviews have said this is one of the worst movies ever made, and that's true. But I saw this some 20 years ago on the Movie Channel (which is probably why the Movie Channel doesn't exist anymore), and I still remember it fondly. There's the "hell" scene (which was bathed in bright red lights and did a better job defining cheese than cheddar and Cher combined); the homeless, living-under-a-bridge, Moonie cult, here-comes-God-in-a-shiny-white-automobile thing; singing to a window splattered with rain and broken hearts. I'm almost afraid to see it again, since I've built it so much up in my mind. It can't possibly be as wonderfully bad as I remember, but I can hope! And boy did I have a MAJOR crush on the main guy in this movie - I'm terrified I'm gonna see (via hindsight) that he was a major dork. But I'm buying this DVD as soon as they release it, and I'm so glad they finally realized its worth. Forget "Xanadu" or "Can't Stop the Music" or even "Cop Rocks: The Series". THIS is the musical that beats all the competition without even breaking a sweat (wouldn't want to soil the headband, you know). Now I just have to practice my Olivia Newton-John dance moves to get in the mood...

The Apple? On Widescreen? OMG!
I've been waiting for this release for nearly 15 years. The music is terrible, the acting is ridiculous, the premise is nearly exactly what the major music labels already do to the music fans who buy their wares (hello "American Idol") and it makes "Can't Stop the Music" (aka the Village people movie) look like highbrow art.
So in other words... You can't lose if you see this film.

SUPER BAD MOVIE ALERT! You must appreciate dreck!
Oh, where does one begin? "The Apple" is just one of the best cinematic experiences I have had in my life. I saw a midnight showing of it in March of 2004 at a theater in NYC, and the entire place was shrieking and howling in miserable delight. If you revel in amazingly bad movies (and this one's a musical from 1980, so you know it's really gonna stink), this is for you. Do not pass up the chance to own this piece of crap. I'm completely serious. The shimmer of the costumes, the awful acting, the terrible music, the tight little thongs everyone is wearing and oh yes--it's set in the awfully distant future of 1994. And praise that big juju apple--we are lucky enough to get it in widescreen format. See it! ... Read more

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An exciting, explosive adventure ripped from today's headlines, "Lima: Breaking the Silence" is an intense drama based on the true story of Peruvian rebels who in 1997 kidnapped several hundred high-ranking diplomats and government officials in an attempt to force the release of 400 political prisoners. Joe Lara, Billy Drago and Christopher Atkins star as three very different men caught up in a world where intrigue and danger rule and no one can be trusted. Trailer ... Read more

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Candidate For Worst Movie Ever Made
This is a badly made and badly acted movie that plays fast and loose with reality. Although the Fujimori regime was far from angelic the fascist-type depiction of the goverment in this movie is a distortion of reality. Also, one must realize the Tupac Amaro and the Sendero Luminoso were terrorist groups responsible for the murder of thousands of Peruvians. Having lived in Peru during the Fujimori regime, he was considered a hero by most Peruvians who hated the violence and murder committed by the terrorist groups portrayed in this movie. In conclusion, count this movie as another Hollywood distortion of reality, badly made, badly acted, and best left for the garbage can of badly made movies. ... Read more

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The cold war just heated up. Someone in Russia is selling live nuclear warheads to terrorists all over the world, and only Rod Armstrong (Zagarino) can find the culprits. Taking over this top secret mission started by his recently murdered friend, Robert (Napier), Armstrong teams up with his widow, Susan (Kates), to find the killers and expose the black marketeers. From the crime-ridden streets of Moscow to the isolation of the nuclear weapons depot, the murder and mayhem are non-stop. Both Rod and Susan face gangsters and military might in their efforts to end the terrible, world-threatening trade. In the ultimate showdown, with the threat of a nuclear explosion counting down the final seconds, Rod and Susan lead the action to its hellbent conclusion. ... Read more

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Combine classic British comedy star Norman Wisdom with swinging sixties psychedelia, and you get this outrageous ode to free love as a dull bank clerk's life is transformed by the shapely forms of two hitchhikers, Sally Geeson and Sarah Atkinson. On the way to an executive conference at a resort, Norman experiences life-changing rapture with these two vixens. Directed by drive-in maestro Menahem Golan (The Apple, Enter the Ninja), this rowdy, colorful British sex comedy also features a nightclub appearance by cult band The Pretty Things. ... Read more